Backing away from a near mid-eighties bankruptcy, Ducati updated the Paso with a 904cc desmodue, water cooling and 6-speed transmission. The result was sporty and tourable, and this one appears stock and undamaged.
1990 Ducati Paso 906 for sale on eBay
The Paso, named for fallen rider Renzo Pasolini, broke a great deal of new ground in 1986, with its square-tube frame, single Weber carburetor, and all-covering soap bar body. Famed designer Massimo Tamburini's first Ducati project, it revived the showroom at least enough to result in two substantial revisions. The 1989-90 Paso 906 had 77 hp and 63 ft.-lbs. torque available, with Marzocchi suspension front and rear. In step with the times, the 906 used 16-inch wheels to help the heavyweight turn in. Some of the best faired turn signals ever and opaque windscreen give it a smooth futuristic look.
With just a handful of cell phone pictures, more investigation will have to be done on this particular 906. Miles are on the low end with 14,000, and the distinctive blue paint looks good. The Florida-based cycle parts dealer says this in the eBay auction:
This bike is in mint condition with low miles it runs and rides great also has a brand new front tire.
The 906 reviewed as a welcome update in the engine bay if still a challenge when pushed hard. The final update in 1991 brought electronic fuel injection and 17-inch wheels, but for Ducati purists the package was a little too quiet - visually and aurally - and sales stalled out around 1000 per year. The stealth bodywork attracts a lot of attention even now, and the blue makes it reactionary's Ducati. For that nuanced rider, this Paso would be worth a look-see...
-donn
